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Features

SCOTT ROBINSON - “8 min. 46 sec.”

Scott Robinson has videoed a solo performance on bass saxophone lasting eight minutes, forty six seconds. It represents his extraordinary and very moving reaction to the killing of George Floyd.

“Lockdown For The Count” - Charity EP in aid of MIND.

Down for the Count, a London-based swing band, are releasing a new EP “Lockdown for the Count” on Friday 5th June 2020 with 50% of the profits from EP sales to be donated to the charity Mind.

“Call Me Irresponsible” by Stephen McCarthy Re-released for NHS Charities Together

Vocalist Stephen McCarthy’s 2006 jazz album, "Call Me Irresponsible", has been re-released with all of the profits going to NHS Charities Together. Press release attached.

The Billy Jenkins Listening Club.

The "Billy Jenkins Listening Club" is a series of podcasts featuring the South London based guitarist, composer & improviser Billy Jenkins, created & curated by photographer Beowulf ‘Wulfie’ Mayfield.

Sarah Gillespie - “Tango Palace” - ‘A Visual Covers Album’ - online exhibition in aid of the 606 Jazz Club, Chelsea, London.

Alongside her career as a musician Sarah Gillespie is also an accomplished painter. "Tango Palace" is an online exhibition, with a percentage of sale proceeds being donated to London's 606 Jazz Club.

Please Keep Writing About Jazz!

Stockholm based jazz fan Mariana Vodovosoff writes in praise of the work of The Jazzmann, discusses the music of one of her heroes, pianist Michael Wollny, & shares thoughts on the Swedish jazz scene.

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Jazz Mann News

Newcastle Arts Centre - ‘Jazz Tuesdays’ and ‘Live Thursdays’ - Programmes for March and April 2026.

Monday, March 02, 2026

Newcastle Arts Centre has announced its programme of free 'Jazz Tuesdays' and 'Live Thursdays' events at its Black Swan venue for March and April 2026.

Jazz FM Awards 2026 - Nominees announced.

Monday, March 02, 2026

The nominees for this year’s Jazz FM Awards have been announced. The Jazz FM Awards 2026 will take place at KOKO in London on Thursday April 16th. Press release attached.

Jazz in the West Midlands, March 2nd - 8th 2026.

Monday, March 02, 2026

A roundup of jazz, funk & soul gigs to check out this week in the West Midlands area. Listings supplied by Dave Fuller of Music Spoken Here, Worcester.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Exhibition ; The Jazz Photography of William Ellis at The Capstone Theatre Foyer, Liverpool.

Tuesday, February 03, 2026 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026

MILES at Southwark Playhouse, Borough, London.

Wednesday, February 04, 2026 - Saturday, March 07, 2026

‘Round Midnight’ Celebrating the music of Dexter Gordon & Herbie Hancock with Dom Franks / Alex Steele Quartet at Kenilworth Jazz Club, Kenilworth Rugby Club, Kenilworth, Warwickshire.

Monday, March 02, 2026

Alex Garnett Trio at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Institute, Guildford, Surrey.

Monday, March 02, 2026

Yttling Jazz at The Jazz Cafe, Camden, London.

Monday, March 02, 2026